Takamine GN71CE BSB acoustic
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Takamine GN71CE-BSB G-Series G70 Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst Finish
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- SKU
- TAKGN71CEBSB
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top over black walnut back and sides gives this NEX-body cutaway a warm, balanced voice with clear projection and natural sustain, and the quartersawn X-bracing keeps the top responsive to both light fingerstyle and firmer strumming. The mid-sized body and 644 mm scale sit between a dreadnought's low-end push and a smaller guitar's focus, making it well suited to singer-songwriter accompaniment, folk, and pop rhythm work where vocals need room. Plugged in, the TK-40D preamp with three-band EQ, mid contour switch and notch filter lets you shape and tame the amplified sound on stage, so it works equally well for live sets and recording.
Takamine GN71CE-BSB G-Series G70 Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst
The GN71CE-BSB is engineered for recording and studio versatility, combining a balanced, responsive cutaway design with a 644 mm scale length that translates well in both close-miked and room-recorded scenarios. This G-Series model pairs solid tonewoods with professional-grade electronics, delivering articulate acoustic capture alongside plugged-in amplification options for layered production work. The brown sunburst finish showcases the natural character of quality materials while maintaining the structural and tonal integrity Takamine is known for across studio applications.
Tone & Construction
A solid spruce top paired with black walnut back and sides produces warm, focused projection with natural sustain that sits well in dense mixes. The quartersawn X-bracing reinforces the top's responsiveness for consistent picking definition and fingerstyle articulation, while maple body and neck binding with abalone soundhole rosette and maple dot inlays add visual refinement and structural stability that supports reliable tracking across multiple sessions.
Playability & Electronics
The mahogany neck with 12-inch radius bound laurel fingerboard and matte finish provides comfortable neck feel and smooth fretboard action across all 20 frets, reducing fatigue during extended recording takes. The TK-40D preamp system offers transparent amplification with three-band EQ, built-in tuner, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass—enabling precise frequency shaping for both direct recording and live monitoring without leaving the control room.
Key Features
- NEX body style with cutaway for upper-fret access
- Solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides
- Quartersawn X-bracing for tonal clarity and sustain
- Mahogany neck with 12-inch radius bound laurel fingerboard
- 20 frets across 644 mm scale length with 43 mm nut width
- Gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons
- Synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle
- Abalone soundhole rosette with maple body and neck binding
- Takamine TK-40D preamp with tuner, three-band EQ, mid contour, and notch filter
- Brown sunburst gloss finish
This GN71CE-BSB represents solid value in a cutaway acoustic with built-in electronics and time-tested Takamine construction.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Other |
|---|---|
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TK-40D preamp system do?
The TK-40D offers transparent amplification with three-band EQ, a mid contour switch for shaping midrange frequencies, a notch filter to cut problem frequencies, gain controls, an EQ bypass switch, and a built-in tuner. This gives you complete tonal control for both acoustic and amplified playing.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter playing?
Yes. The 644 mm scale length, 12-inch radius fingerboard, and responsive quartersawn X-braced top make it well-suited for fingerstyle technique and detailed melodic playing. Its warm, balanced tone is ideal for singer-songwriter material.
How comfortable is it to play standing up?
The cutaway NEX body design and 644 mm scale length are designed for comfort in both seated and standing positions, making it practical for live performance and extended playing sessions.
What woods are used in this guitar?
The top is solid spruce, the back and sides are black walnut, and the neck is mahogany. The body and neck feature maple binding for structural stability and visual refinement.
What is included with the guitar?
The guitar ships with the TK-40D preamp system installed, a synthetic bone nut, split bridge saddle, gold die-cast tuners, and bound laurel fingerboard. No additional accessories are mentioned in the product specifications.
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